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The State of Website Monitoring in 2025
Website monitoring has evolved beyond uptime checks. Here's what's driving the industry in 2025—from AI-powered detection to compliance automation.
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How AI is Transforming Website Change Detection
AI isn't just a buzzword in monitoring—it's solving real problems. Here's how machine learning is making change detection smarter and more useful.
6 min read
industry insights-
The State of Website Monitoring in 2025
Website monitoring has evolved beyond uptime checks. Here's what's driving the industry in 2025—from AI-powered detection to compliance automation.
5 min read
product updates-
Introducing Daily Email Digests
Too many alerts? Our new daily digest feature consolidates all your monitor activity into one clean email. Stay informed without inbox overload.
4 min read
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New: Screenshot Previews for Your Monitors
See what your monitored pages look like before you save. Our new screenshot preview feature helps you verify you're monitoring the right content.
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Website Change Detection vs Uptime Monitoring: What's the Difference?
Confused about change detection and uptime monitoring? Learn when to use each, how they differ, and why most businesses need both for complete website visibility.
6 min read
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How to Monitor JavaScript-Heavy Websites (SPAs & Dynamic Content)
Learn how to effectively monitor single-page applications and JavaScript-rendered websites. Step-by-step guide with practical tips for accurate change detection.
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How to Monitor Competitor Pricing in 2025
Learn how to set up automated price monitoring for your competitors and get instant alerts when they change their pricing strategy.
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How to Track Job Postings Automatically in 2025
Never miss your dream job again. Learn how to monitor company career pages and get instant alerts when new positions open up.
3 min read
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What is Website Change Detection? A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about website change detection - how it works, use cases, and why it matters for your business.
3 min read
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Why You Should Monitor Terms of Service Changes
Legal agreements change constantly. Learn how to stay compliant and protect your business by monitoring ToS and policy updates automatically.
3 min read
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Automate Your SEO Competitor Analysis
Learn how to automatically monitor competitor websites for SEO changes, content updates, and strategy shifts.
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Monitoring Government Websites for Policy Changes
Stay informed about regulatory updates, policy changes, and government announcements with automated website monitoring.
3 min read
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Never Miss a Restock: Product Availability Monitoring
Learn how to monitor product pages for stock availability and get instant alerts when sold-out items become available again.
3 min read
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Visual vs. Text-Based Change Detection: Which to Choose?
Understand the differences between visual and text-based website monitoring and learn when to use each approach for best results.
4 min read
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How to Reduce False Positives in Website Monitoring
Getting too many alerts? Learn proven techniques to filter out noise and only get notified about meaningful website changes.
4 min read
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Monitor API Documentation for Breaking Changes
Stay ahead of API breaking changes by monitoring documentation updates. Essential for developers and technical teams.
4 min read
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Monitor Real Estate Listings Before They Hit the Market
Get ahead in competitive housing markets by monitoring real estate websites for new listings, price drops, and status changes.
4 min read
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Getting Started with Website Monitoring: A Beginner's Guide
New to website monitoring? This step-by-step guide will help you set up your first monitors and start tracking changes in minutes.
5 min read
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